Registration Process

(Some answers you give will generate additional questions; most answers can be skipped or have a "Prefer not to say" option. Registration takes an average of two minutes to complete.)

We need your address so you can receive Alert messages relevant to where you live.

Thank You For Joining Keep In The Know

The information collected will be stored in a secure, encrypted format which is audited to government security standards, treated as confidential and will be used to send relevant messages and identify underrepresented communities. No information will be published or used in any way which might allow any individual to be identified to non-authorised personnel.

Privacy Statement

Who can see your data?

VISAV Limited (VISAV) is both a data controller and a data processor. Public authority and safety organisations are represented on the Neighbourhood Alert system, these are called Information Providers (IP).

Each IP is a Data Controller and responsible for ensuring that access to data is restricted appropriately. Your data will not be shared without your explicit, opt-in consent and you can withdraw this permission at any time by logging in, using the settings button on any Alert email or contacting VISAV.

Why we need your data

This is so that IPs will be able to send you messages and manage the growth of active citizen-based communities. Messages are tailored to your requirements by the information you provide at registration or subsequently by logging into your account or answering surveys.

Your rights

You have the right to unsubscribe, check, object and have your data deleted. You can also request a copy of your information in a structured, electronic format.

Who are we

VISAV Limited (VISAV), Sherwood Business Centre, 616a to 618a Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2GA. 0115 9245517, support@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk

More information regarding use of your data is in the full Privacy Policy www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/privacy

I agree to these terms & conditions and have read and understand the document regarding use of my details.

Thank You For Joining Keep In The Know

The information collected will be stored in a secure, encrypted format which is audited to government security standards, treated as confidential and will be used to send relevant messages and identify underrepresented communities. No information will be published or used in any way which might allow any individual to be identified to non-authorised personnel.

Who can see your data?

VISAV Limited (VISAV) is both a data controller and a data processor. Public authority and safety organisations are represented on the Neighbourhood Alert system, these are called Information Providers (IP).

Each IP is a Data Controller and responsible for ensuring that access to data is restricted appropriately. Your data will not be shared without your explicit, opt-in consent and you can withdraw this permission at any time by logging in, using the settings button on any Alert email or contacting VISAV.

Why we need your data

This is so that IPs will be able to send you messages and manage the growth of active citizen-based communities. Messages are tailored to your requirements by the information you provide at registration or subsequently by logging into your account or answering surveys.

Your rights

You have the right to unsubscribe, check, object and have your data deleted. You can also request a copy of your information in a structured, electronic format.

Who are we

VISAV Limited (VISAV), Sherwood Business Centre, 616a to 618a Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2GA. 0115 9245517, support@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk

More information regarding use of your data is in the full Privacy Policy www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/privacy

I agree to these terms & conditions and have read and understand the document regarding use of my details.

Basic Information

This is not an anonymous system. It uses government accredited security standards to protect your data and your details will not be shared with any other party without your express permission as defined in the terms and conditions. We need your name, contact information and a password to create your online account.

All fields marked with * are required.

* First name

* Surname

Contact Information

Φ E-mail address

Confirm e-mail address

Φ Home phone number

Please make sure there are no spaces in the home phone number.

Φ Mobile number

Please make sure there are no spaces in the mobile number.

Φ At least one contact method is required to create an account.

Create a Password For Your Account

* Enter a password

* Re-enter your password

Basic Information

This is not an anonymous system. It uses government accredited security standards to protect your data and your details will not be shared with any other party without your express permission as defined in the terms and conditions. We need your name, contact information and a password to create your online account.

All fields marked with * are required.

* First name

* Surname

Contact Information

Φ E-mail address

Confirm e-mail address

Φ Home phone number

Please make sure there are no spaces in the home phone number.

Φ Mobile number

Please make sure there are no spaces in the mobile number.

Φ At least one contact method is required to create an account.

Create a Password For Your Account

* Enter a password

* Re-enter your password

Your Home Address

* House or building number

* Postcode

Your address is:

please update the retrieved address to your preference

Address line 1 *

Address line 2

Town/City

County

The address above is populated when you enter your house name or number and your postcode. If the address fields are not correct, please update them as required.

If this is not your address, please check your postcode.

Confirm Your Map Location.

If incorrect, please click on the pin and move it to the correct location.

Your Home Address

* House or building number

* Postcode (Caps and numbers)

Your address is:

Address line 1 *

Address line 2

Town/City

County

The address above is populated when you enter your house name or number and your postcode. If the address fields are not correct, please update them as required.

If this is not your address, please check your postcode.

Confirm Your Map Location.

If incorrect, please click on the pin and move it to the correct location.

About You

Under the Equality Act 2010 we have a responsibility to eliminate discrimination and harassment, advance equality of opportunity and promote understanding between different groups. To help us do this, and to ensure our services reach all sections of our communities we would be grateful if you could take the time to answer the questions below. Please note that all questions have a "Prefer not to say" option if you do not want to disclose some information.

Age group

Do you have a disability?

For the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 a disability is defined as "a physical or mental impairment which has an adverse or long term effect on a person's ability to carry out day to day activities".

Ethnicity

How did you hear about us?

Marital / Civil Partnership Status?

Nationality

Please state your gender identity

Religion

What is your sexual orientation?

About You

Under the Equality Act 2010 we have a responsibility to eliminate discrimination and harassment, advance equality of opportunity and promote understanding between different groups. To help us do this, and to ensure our services reach all sections of our communities we would be grateful if you could take the time to answer the questions below. Please note that all questions have a "Prefer not to say" option if you do not want to disclose some information.

Age group

Do you have a disability?

For the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 a disability is defined as "a physical or mental impairment which has an adverse or long term effect on a person's ability to carry out day to day activities".

Ethnicity

How did you hear about us?

Marital / Civil Partnership Status?

Nationality

Please state your gender identity

Religion

What is your sexual orientation?

How Can We Contact You?

Email is the most cost effective and common way for us to send Alerts, so if you have not entered it earlier, and you have an email address, please ensure this is filled in. Please also ensure that you have provided your telephone numbers as we may use these to contact you if your email stops working or we have an urgent message to send you.

Selecting voice or text message options below means that you authorise the system to send urgent messages via these methods if an Information Provider chooses to send them. Alerts will still be sent by email in addition to any voice or text message.

Please note, in emergencies we may override the settings below to contact you.

E-mail communication (default)

E-mail address required

Please enter an e-mail address to receive e-mail communication.

Voice message (any reasonable time) 8am-9pm and weekends

Telephone number required

Please enter a telephone number.

Voice messages: If you have an email address this will be the default method of communication. However, if there is an urgent message that we need to alert you about we may send a voice message.

Voice message (avoid office hours) after 6pm and weekends

Telephone number required

Please enter a telephone number.

Voice messages: If you have an email address this will be the default method of communication. However, if there is an urgent message that we need to alert you about we may send a voice message.

Text me

Mobile number required

Please enter a mobile number.

Text messages: If you have an email address this will be the default method of communication. However, if there is an urgent message that we need to alert you about we may send a text message.

Advanced Contact Settings

Preferred Contact Method

Times To Avoid

Before

After

Don't contact me

and

Who Can Contact You

Available Information Providers

Please tick below all Information Providers from whom you would like to receive messages. You will be able to change this at any time after registration by logging into your account or by clicking the “Settings” link on all Alert messages.

Please note: If you do not tick 'Neighbourhood Watch' as an Information Provider you will not be able to join or register a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.

Fire & Rescue Service *

More info

The Fire & Rescue Service contributes towards creating a safe and secure community within your county. The organisation strives to inform the people and help prevent fire and road related deaths and injuries.

Get Safe Online

More info

Get Safe Online is the UK's leading source of unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.

Local Authority *

More info

Local authority messages may include a range of subjects including weather related resilience, scam alerts, rogue trader alerts and emergency warnings.

Neighbourhood Watch *

More info

Opting-in to Neighbourhood Watch above means a small number of approved volunteer administrators (MSAs) will be able to see your account and help to keep the database accurate. This does not mean that you are joining a scheme but, if you live within an approved existing scheme area it does mean that your local approved Coordinator can access your contact details and they may contact you to introduce themselves or add you to the local scheme (at which point you will have the option to decline).

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner *

More info

PCCs need to communicate with you to check if your policing needs are being met as effectively as possible. They give you a voice at the highest level and make sure their police answer for their actions and decisions. See here for more information.

The Environment Agency

More info

The Environment Agency engage with the public on a range of issues affecting communities including floods, fly tipping, fishing and weather warnings

The Police *

More info

The Police means your local Police force and a limited number of personnel from other Police Forces in the UK. They send crime updates, safety advice and requests for information.

Action Fraud (NFIB)

More info

Action Fraud Alert is provided by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) by the City of London Police. They send current scam and fraud notifications with advice on how to stay safe.

I consent to share my data as defined above for the purposes of receiving information in accordance with the website terms and conditions and privacy policy. I also understand that VISAV Ltd will have access to my information in order to manage the system and send important system updates to me.

* Suggested selections for a basic service.

Please select at least one Information Provider

In order to proceed and use any of the service, you will need to select the Information Providers that can send you information.

You can change your selection easily in the future, so for now please consider either all of them or the suggested selections indicated with a *

Before you proceed...

Please consider authorising at least the suggested Information Providers (marked with a *) as this will help us to provide you with the best service. You can change your mind at any time.

Please note: If you do not tick 'Neighbourhood Watch' above you will not be able to join or register a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and our trained Neighbourhood Watch partners will not be able to assist the police by helping to keep your details up to date.

Please make any further changes above and then click the green button below to proceed.

, are you involved in Neighbourhood Watch?

These are the schemes on the NHW register around your address:

To join one of these schemes select the name, then click Next. Or to add your own click 'Add your scheme'.

, are you involved in Neighbourhood Watch?

Please click Join below if you are a coordinator or member of a scheme, applying to join a scheme, or if you are setting up a new one.

If this is the correct scheme click the join button below. If you would like to view the other schemes around your address or add your own scheme click back.

Join an Existing Scheme, or Create a New One.

Please note, this application is to register either an existing scheme or to express interest in joining or creating a new scheme. Local procedures for officially "approving" schemes vary; registration of your scheme here is the first step towards official scheme registration.

Identify or Add Your Scheme

Please select your scheme if it's listed on the dropdown list below

View scheme coverage

OR

Add your scheme here

You can only add a scheme if you are the scheme's lead coordinator. Ask your scheme's coordinator to register the scheme on the system if you do not see it listed above. Please contact support on 0115 9245 517 or email support@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk if you need assistance.

Scheme coverage

Your Role in The Scheme

Please select your role from the dropdown list below - if you are adding a scheme, you need to select "Co-ordinator" in the box below.

Scheme Name

Your Scheme Area

A basic scheme shape has been created for you (below). You can log in and edit this later, instructions will be sent to you.

Map Your Scheme Coverage Area

To map your scheme coverage area please follow the steps below.

Centre the map on the location that your scheme covers; the map will already be centered on the address you supplied earlier.
Click the draw area icon at the top left corner of the map.
Repeatedly single left click on the map to create an outline area of your scheme's coverage.
Once you have created your outline click the draw area button again (this will automatically complete your coverage outline area).
If required, you can alter the coverage area by clicking on the pencil icon then on the area you have created and drag the white circles at the points of your coverage area.
If you have made a mistake and want to start again, click the eraser icon and then click on the area to remove it.

About Your Scheme

Scheme Description

The below text is a brief description of your scheme this is visible to potential members that are looking to join your scheme.

Number of households covered

Please enter the number of households covered by your scheme below.

Ticking this option will allow your scheme to be located on various websites so that new potential members can see your scheme and apply to join.

About Your Scheme

Scheme Description

The below text is a brief description of your scheme this is visible to potential members that are looking to join your scheme.

Number of households covered

Please enter the number of households covered by your scheme below.

Number of members

Please enter the number of members in your scheme.

Scheme start date

Please enter the start date of you scheme if known (dd/mm/yy).

Next meeting date

Please enter the next meeting date for this scheme (dd/mm/yy).

Scheme website (if applicable)

About You

Please enter a brief description below about yourself and your reason for starting the scheme. This description is designed to assist potential new members to recognise you and encourage them to apply to join your scheme. Please do not disclose personal information and contact details unless you are comfortable with them being displayed publically. Note: this information will only be displayed if you authorise it to be in the permissions section below.

Your Sharing Permissions

Scheme visible

This option will allow your scheme to be located on various websites. These Sites do not disclose your contact details or exact location but do allow new potential members to see your scheme description, send you a message and apply to join your scheme. Tick this box to make your scheme visible.

Show scheme coverage area

Tick this box to show the scheme coverage polygon on scheme finder pages on various websites.

Show Coordinator details

This option will allow your name, picture and the biography you have entered to be displayed on various licensed scheme locator websites.

Sign up to become a buddy scheme

If you would like to help other schemes in your area then please tick the box below. This will allow you to receive messages from people local to you asking for information or help in starting a scheme.

Verify Registration

Verification Number 98698

Anti-spam check

Before we create your account, we need to make sure you're not a computer so please enter the verification number in the box above.

Registration Process

Thank You For Joining Keep In The Know

Privacy Statement

Who can see your data?

Why we need your data

Your rights

Who are we

Thank You For Joining Keep In The Know

Who can see your data?

Why we need your data

Your rights

Who are we

Basic Information

Contact Information

Create a Password For Your Account

Basic Information

Contact Information

Create a Password For Your Account

Your Home Address

Confirm Your Map Location.

Your Home Address

Confirm Your Map Location.

About You

About You

Your Community Memberships

Your Community Memberships

How Can We Contact You?

Advanced Contact Settings

Preferred Contact Method

Times To Avoid

Who Can Contact You

Available Information Providers

Please select at least one Information Provider

Before you proceed...

, are you involved in Neighbourhood Watch?

These are the schemes on the NHW register around your address:

, are you involved in Neighbourhood Watch?

Join an Existing Scheme, or Create a New One.

Identify or Add Your Scheme

Your Role in The Scheme

Scheme Name

Your Scheme Area

Map Your Scheme Coverage Area

About Your Scheme

Scheme Description

Number of households covered

About Your Scheme

Scheme Description

Number of households covered

Number of members

Scheme start date

Next meeting date

Scheme website (if applicable)

About You

Your Sharing Permissions

Scheme visible

Show scheme coverage area

Show Coordinator details

Sign up to become a buddy scheme

Verify Registration